Steel (mild and harder steels) Stainless Steel Aluminum alloys Research continues to expand the capabilities of the hydroforming process

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Hydroforming is generally defined as either lowpressure or high pressure. The demarcation point is 83MPa Constant pressure volumetric expansion < 5% required to shape the part = Low pressure > 5% (but < 25%) = High Pressure

Hydroforming is an innovative forming process Hydroforming is becoming more popular (ie.automotive and aerospace industries) The advantages outweigh the limitations Material selection is broad and continues to increase Information can be found everywhere!